St Edward the Confessor
The Parish Church of Romford
www.stedwardsromford.com
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Romford
(Charlty No. 1128998)

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Contents
coKrEKrs
AIMS & PURPOSES
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PCC MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP
ASSOCIATE PRIEST REPORT
CHURCHWARDENS REPORTS
ECO CHURCH
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MUSIC REpoirr
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DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
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ELECTORAL ROLL 2024
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SIDESPEOPLE REPORT
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MOTHERS, UNION BRANCH REPORT
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FLOWER ARRANGERS REPORT
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PHOENIX CLUB
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SAFEGUARDING REPOltr
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JUNIOR CHURCH
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DIDDY DISCIPLES
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PLAYGROUP REPORT
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CATERPILLARS
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SOCIAL MEDIA I COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
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STEWARDSHIP I REGULAR GMNG
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Appendix 1: Agenda of tha Annual Meeting 2025
ApperKlix 2: Draft MinLrtes of the Annual Meeting 2024

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The Parish Church of the Blesg8d Virgin Mary and Saint Edward the Confessor
(commonly called the Church of St Edward the Confessor, or St Edward's Church) is
the sole place of worship in the Benefice and Parish of Rornford. The parish 18 part of
the Deanery of Havering, of the Archdeaconry of Barf(ing, of th8 Barking episcopal
area in the Diocese of Chelmsford, in the Church of England.
Parochial Church Council
Alms & Purpos0$
The Parochlal Church Council (henceforth °PCC') has the responsibility of ￿-
operating with the vicar. in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of
the Church.. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is a corporate
body estsblished by the Church of England, operating under the Parochial Church
Council Powers Measure and structured, govemed and managed in accordance with
this and (until 1 January 2020) the Church Representation Rules 2017; it is also a
charity registered with the Charity Commission. undor the fonnal name Wie Parochial
Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Romford., and the registered charsty
number 1128998. All members of the PCC are trustees of the charity and are
corporately responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and
importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be
spenL' they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance under the
Charities Act 2011 on public benefit when considering th8 Charitls objectEves and
8Ctivities.
The church's objectives and activities, achievements and perfomance are examined
n the various annual reports following.
The PCC ovms the curate's house.

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St Edwards Parish Office.. Church House
Market Placo
Romford
RM13AB
office@stedwardsromford.com
01708 744973
Incumbent:
Rev David Simpson until 10.03.2024
Vacant from 10.03.2024
Honorary Treasurer.
Peter Quinn from 25.05.2024
Simon Bravery until 25.05.2024
Bank:
Natwest (Romford Town Centre Branch)
10 South Street
Romford
FIM1 1RD
Independent Examiner.
K. T. Lee, FCMA
Mawney Accountancy
1 Beech Stre6t
Romford
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PCC Meetings and Membership
The PCC had six ordinary meetings in the calendar year 2024, at approximatsly two
month intervals but with an extra one squeezed in specifically to fomially approve the
accounts on 2nd June. The dates of the PCC meetings were 17th January. 20th
March, 30th May, 11th September and 61h November. A pre-vacancy meeting with the
Archdeacon and Area Dean was held on 24th April wlth subsequent Section 11
Mèeting on 3rd July. All meetings took place in person in Church House.
Mean attendance across all PCC meetings was 74.28 /0 (2023: 69.920￿) of members
available with a marked drop in attendance in November (55.560/0) whoreas April to
September w8 had att6ndance of around 80&A. The
The members of the parish House of Clergy during this cal8ndar year were:
Revd David Simpson
Vicar; Chalr- did not attend in January 2024 due
being on sabbatical
Re5ign•d 10th March 2024
Associate Priest- ex officio
Revd David Pery
The lay members of the PCC this year who held thelr seats 'ex officio, (i.e. by virtue
of another office) were:
Alexandra Quinn
Churchwarden (elected 2023)
Churchwarden (elected 2024)
Deanery Synod Representstive (elected 2023)
PCC Secretsry
Electoral Roll Officer
Johanna Hardy-van den Beld
Sue Arbon
Deanery Synod Representativ@ (elected 2023)
Ann Dalgliesh
Deanery Synod Representative (elected 2023)
The electsd members of the parish House of Laity during this calendar year were:
Damola Aboaba
Assistant Churchwarden (elected 2022)
Jenny Card
Parish Safeguarding Officer (elected 2022)
Peter Quinn
Hon. Treasurer (elocted 2023)
Joanne Sheppard
Social fvledia Lead (elected 2023)
Nicola Sharp
elected 2023
Lynne Trew
elected 2022
Dean Moran
elected 2022
Judy Shofolahan
elected 2022
Linda Rees
elected 2023
Simon Bravery
elected 2023- regigned at 2024 APCM
Nicola Bates
elected 2023
Paul Gambini
elected 2024
Georgina Olaniyan
elected 2024
Isaac Chung
elected 2024

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We stsrted 2024 V¥llth one Churchwarden. Alexandra Qulnn. Following the resignation
of Revd David Sirnpson, Johanna Hardy agre8d to stsnd for election as Churchwarden
to support Alex and the wider parish during the vacancy. This is in addition to her role
as PCC Secretary.
Committoa8 of the PCC
The Financial & Stsndlng Committee of the PCC consists of the Associate Priest. the
churchwardens, the Hon. Treasurer and the PCC Secretary. The Stsnding
Committee meets once a month.
The Fabric Committee was re-established in 2023 and consist8d of several PCC
members, a member of our congregation and the Vicarto focus on the fabric of the
thurch building. During the course of 2024 the Fabric Committee was much reduced
in number and ceased to exlst as a separate committee. Its responslbilities have
fallen on the Churchwardens, Treasurer and one other PCC member.
Johanna Hardy- PCC Secretary
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Associate Priest Report
Vacancy
Fr David Simpson went on sabbatical at the beginning of 2024. He serrfed us on his
retum, and we were abl8 to give him an appropriately warm farewell serqice. However,
the reallty is that we have been without the real benefit of a full tjme Priest in Charge
since January 2024.
I would like to express my sin¢8r8 and heartFelt thanks to all those who have been so
understanding by supporting me in covering what most needs to be covered during
the course of this interregnum. l am in no doubt of your appreciation of what I have
been able to do and must put on record my profound thanks for all you have done, to
enable ma to do it. We all share the same love for God in this church community and
this place and this is what insplres us. However, l am unable to cover all that needs to
be done. Whilst fellow priests have supported our work, we are not the presence we
should be In our schools and widor communlty.
The church is stable and secure, with a good team of dedicatecl members, who are
able to keep our church functioning well for the foreseeable future. However, we need
a Prfest in Charge with the energy. but especlally the vision, to see where and howw8
negd to adaptto meetthe challenges of a changing town, society and world; combined
with the ability to take us thllth them into these new ways and places.
Whilst we have a great deal to offer (especially that we are a single church post that
pays a full stipend) it is challenging to find SUTlable priests at this time. We may need
to be very patient before we have the right person. The average vacancy is currently
two years. We must continue to pray for all those who are supporting the process of
fi'nding our new priest and for God to inspire that person to Seek us out.
Worship
We have maintained broadly the usual worship style of this churth. though perhaps
retuming in some instances to a style more familiar to longer serving members. The
return to season specific service books with a fuller text has been welcomed, but we
must recognise that this is both labour and resource intensive.
The Easter serwces were successful but were 8 lrttle experimentsl. We will be looking
to see how we can build on the successes of last year. Our Christmas seniices were
very successful and well attended. The contributions of Erik and all those who support
our music have been a real boost, with the choir drawing admiration from many.
Attendance is stsble and we are seeing real growih in our Sunday 8am service.
The Toddler Group and Caterpillars continue to be popular and successful. Those who
are maintaining these services deserve our thanks and appreciation as they take on
many of the responsibilities usually met by Jenny Card. These are big shoes to fill, as
we pray ft)r Jonny's retum to full health.
Diddy DisGiples Is up and running again, though attendanc8 is very erratic. This is in
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regular commltment to run and support these services every week. We are very
grateful to all who are supporting those, but regular commitment Is what leads to
regular attendance.
This is a key area of focus for us this year as it Is Sn the strength of our children's
ministry that ultimately the future of our church and faith depends.
Priorlty Ar•as for th• Coming Year
Re-establishing children's mlnlstry on Sunday momings and supporting
Caterpillars and Toddler Group to flourish. Even thls Is a limited ambition as r
establishing our work with teenagers Is beyond us at this time.
Maintaining contsctwith our church schools as far as is possible.
Improving our financial sÉtuation andlor changing the way that we work, so that
we are able to balance the books. Including: increaslng the number of.those
who contribute financially, especially through a regular scheme, to maximise
our income. seeking out grants, sponsorships and other sources of income;
reducing waste and considering realistic ways of cutting costs.
Encouraging vocations In all their many fonns. Interregnum means that those
who 'do' inevitsbly attract more tasks. Any help that can be offered is helpful
and is a real expression of faith, whether thals by attending a fundraiser, going
onto a rota or running a stall, everything is of help, and everyone is ￿￿1￿Me.
We can find a job thatwtll suit you.
Fixing the most urgent repairs and working towards the major restoratlon of the
west aspect of the church.
Celebrating our big anniversary.
Hlgh Points
Maintaining our Summer and Christmas Fairs. These are a great deal of work,
and the Summer Fair was much hampered by terrib18 weather. However,
through th8 hard vrfork and dedication of our volunteers, they persist, and
Christmas an increase in giving.
Lettings and use of the church building to raise funds. Many thanks to Angela,
Paul and our churchward8ns especially, in rnaking these possible. Not only do
these raise much needed funds but they make us relevant and embed us in the
cx)mmunity.
The support and good will we have recaived from surrounding churches to
support us. Particular thanks to Archdeacon Chris. Area Dean Ken and those
priests who have covered all manner of ser¥ices.
An apparent uptick in wedding bookings potentially four in 2025 so far.

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Our Media Team, especially Jo Shepherd, in placing us out there on social
media and the internet, attracting a great deal of coverage. Also, to Pete, driving
force behind our improved sound and growing online congrggation.
People coming forward to deepen their faith wlth eleven completing our
Preparation for Holy Communion Courses and a Confinnation Course to be
running up to Eastsr.
Recognising that whilst we 'cannot please all of the people all of the time, my
impression is that we seem a happy and successful church, ready to go forward
and (￿pe with whatever comes next, as a united family of faith.
May God continue to bless and guide us in our shared ministy.
Fr David Pery
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Churchwardens, reports
Alex
The past year has been a rollercoaster ride, physically, mentally and spiritualty at St
Edward's. The passing of Wendy Pidgeon was a sad loss to the church, however she
wlll be remembered ￿￿th fond rnemories and through all the embroidery we see around
us in church.
Often Sundays can bg a challenge, dealing with difficult souls that enter the church
and are troubled and have challenging behavioural problems. We manage the
sltuatlon as best we can to ensure the services are not disturbed and safety is
maintsined.
Rev David Simpson resigned from hls post at St. Edward's in February and his final
seNice was a Choral Evensong on Mothering Sunday, 101h March. A crowd of around
70 people came to wish him farew811. At the APCM in May a new treasurer was
appolnted, and that role has been extremely chall8nging which the new treasurer will
discuss in his reporL
Rev David Perry and Archdeacon Chris Burke prepared us for a potentially long wait
for the right priest to take St Edward's Into the future. As l type this report, we have
Interviev￿ looming.
Both Johanna Hardy and I, together wlth a huge amount of people's help, have kept
the church running as smoothly as possible. A big Ihank yo￿, goes to a host of
extremely knowledgeable and experienced volunteers, alongsido our paid stsff who
are ensuring everything is wnning like clockwork. David Perry has held us together
working tireles51y to keep the services maintained, this has been interspersed with
visiting priests of which most have blended in very well.
Desplte being in Interregnum. we have managed to gel live streaming back up and
running with additional improvements to the sound system. Megan Wood pulled
together both the Summerand Christmas fetes- this is a challenging job and tskes up
lot of time but these events are crucial to our income and outreach. Our Eco team
Lynne Trew and Linda Rees helped the church receive our Bronze award. They have
(xjme up against many barriers but have ploughed through and continue to do so
hoping to ad)ieve our Silver award in 2025. Our new Director of Music has worf(ed
hard with our cholr and the reestablishing of our music tradition.
The last year saw Sots of improvements with our security and fire alarm systems being
upgraded as they were obsolete. The same goes forthe telephone system in both the
thurch and the parish office in Church House, removing several redundant lines into
the building. A new photocopler was instslled wlth a few teething problems. We were
left with an outstanding insurance issue which needed resolving urgently as It may
have18ft us in a vulnerable position. Our website was completsly updated as It was
looking a little tired and we have continued to improve our online presence. We are
now waiting for the installation of the new car parking monitoring which we hope will
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people parking illegally. Whilst tslking about the carpark we have cured the rat issue
by employing a better pest control company who continue to monitor periodically.
At the Sunday 10 am seNice, we have reintroduced the taking of the elements up to
the altar and this has been welcomed. We also have the children taking up the offering
atthe same sepiice and now have the children queueing up to help ring the bell during
the Eucharist.
We have struggled to find volunteers for junior church since Summer 2024. Sheila
Ross-stocker has st8pped up to lead junlor church each week and we are truly grateful
for that. howevar, we are still looking to strengthen the team of junior church leaders.
We also saw the continuation of Diddy Disciples which is now run by Steph Perry and
feedback from this is very posilive and very much enjoyed by both guardlans and
children alike.
Lack of committed leaders and long-tsrn illness led to the suspension of the Evolvo
youth group until a new incumbent can breathe new life into this project.
We were blessed to host the Ordination service in September 2024, wlth 6 new priests
across the Diocese being ordained. This was a very large service led by the Bishop of
Barking and many other senior clergy attending. Once again It took a grand effort from
everyone at st Edward's who pulled together for this significant occasion. Feedback
was amazing and all involved thoroughly enjoyed this special day.
We are looking for4vard to celebrating our 175th anniversary of our church in 2025 and
plans are in place to make this a memorable occasion.
A small conversation between the Churchwardens and Parish Administrator gradually
grew into the fabulous poppy event that was displayed over the Annistice week. This
included over 2000 poppies that were hand knitted by the Havering community. People
who wsited the church for the first time when viewing the display remarked on the
warmth and kindness they felt during their time with us.
We also must thank the Parish administrator for her hard efforts to utilise the church
as a venue for hire- in particular the Lumos concerts that have been held over the
year have helped to boost our revenue and our outreach into our community. In
November we were approached by a film company who wer6 recording a TV drama
in Romford with the church as a backdrop. For that they asked permission to light up
the church for a week which led to some interesting stories in the local media, talking
about a mystsrious light late at night around the church. This caused great amusement
and again raised our profile in the local community.
I personally feel we are a very content and happy church at the moment, and tt is a
pleasure to serve the church as your churchwarden.
Thank you
Alex Quinn
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Johanna Ha
When we found ourselves In vacancy in March 2024, 1 agreed to take up the reins as
churchwarden again, very much to support Alex Quinn who was the only
churchwarden at the time. SL Edward's is a big church to run and needs two
churchwardens, even more so during a period of Interregnum. I have continued vlth
my roles as PCC Secretary and Lay Chair of Havering Deanery, but this situation is
not sustainable in the long run and serious consideration needs to be given to
succession planning and for people to come forward willing to serve as churchwarden
in future years.
Church Attondan¢e
In the past year we have noticed a marked increase in attendance to the Sunday Said
Eucharist 8am service, with a regular congregation of be￿eeft 3040 adults. The
10am Sung Eucharist attendance Can fluctuate behveen 6Ck90 adults and around 10
children. Numbers at the 10am service have never fully recovered since the 2020121
Covid year but we are certainly doing well. every week attracting newcomers.
Easter 2024: Palm Sunday attendance was good wlth 140 adults and 20 children
attending. Holy Week attendance (combination of Maundy Thursday Eucharist SeNice
and the Good Friday Children's service and One Hour Devotion) had a combingd
attendance of 129.
On Easter morning the 7am First Eucharist service had 25 attendees whereas at the
10am Easter Service we had a total of 250 (including 50 children) who all enjoyed the
drums in the organ loft and singing by the Ukrainian children's choir.
Christmas 2024: Overall attendance during the time between Advent Sunday and
Christmas Day (Including primary school services and a service organised by St.
Francis Hospice) was 1,395.
Volunteers
We rely very much on the hard work, dedication and goodwill of volunteers to keep
this church open, to continue to make it look beautiful and to offer support to those
who need it. This past year we have asked for offers of help with church sitting, brass
deaning and we are always l(K)king for more sides people and Junior Church helpers.
Vacancyllntsrre9num
Officially the parish went into vacancy on 15th March 2024 with an official letter from
the Registrar to the parish which then started the official legal process of filling the
vacancy. A month lat8r the PCC had a pre-vacancy meeting with the Archdeacon of
Barking, Chris Burke, and the Area Dean. The Ar¢hdeacon advised the PCC to have
a p8rlod of reflection and prayer before starting to prepare our parish profile. We had
our Section 11 meeting on 3rd July at which we voted for our￿0 parish representatives
to be on the selection panel. The parish profile was completed over the Summer of
2024 and looked very different from the one we had prepared 4 years earlier. A lot of
work had gone into it and we are grateful to all those involved in putting it together.
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Fabrfc, goods and omam•nts of tho Church
A Fabric Group had been estsblished in 2023, and the remit of this group was 1) to
manage the Church Roof Repairs and 2) to make preparations for th6 West End
Project including the Choir Vestry Plinth restoratlon. The Fabri¢ Group reports to the
PCC on a regular basis as ultimate decision making Is the responsibility of the PCC.
Both projects require funds that we doldid not have and therefore subject to obtaining
grants to complete any major works to the church building. Fundraising for building
wod( was also one ofthe aims ofthe Fabric Group.
Unfortunately, several members of the Fabric Group were unable to carry on in 2024
due to other commitments and essentially the Fabric Group as a stand-alon6
committee ceased to exist. A small number of PCC members including myself have
carried on with the roof repair project and in August 2024 applied for a grant from the
Diocesan Minor Repairs & Improvements Grant Scheme which was a naw scheme
with money from the National Church. Maximum grant available is £10,000 and we
were awarded £9,000. The scheme proved to be very popular wrfch many grant
applications from churches. so we were very fortunate. However, at the time of writing
this report, we have not yet received the funds. We ar6 hopeful that the roof project
Can finally start in 2025.
Routine maintsnance work has been carried OLrt throughout the year as well as
electrical work and PAT testing, organlpiano tuning, boiler serviclng and as already
mentloned by Alex Quinn, we had upgrade work don8 to the fire alarm system and the
sound system.
Thg °curate' house in Parkside Avenue whith is owned by the PCC had a new rubber
roof fitted to the garage and necessary work was carried out in the garden to replace
the decking and fence panels.
Back In 2023, Rev David Simpson was looking into developing the car park land
behind the Wykeham Hall sometime in the future as a potential new income source.
During the research, documentation was unearthed that the ownership of the Car park
land. including a large L-shape piece of land behind the church choir vestry had been
fully transferred to the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Flnance in 1991 with the aim of
developing the land and building on it. However, this project never went ahead. The
transferof ownership in 1991 was unknown to any of us until the documont from 1991
came to light. A meeting was then called with the Archdeacon and the Diocese in 2023
with the aim of rectifying the siiuation and at the same tlme, to legally register the
ownership ofthe land with HM Land Registry (most Ghurch land and property remains
unregistered).
The Dioc6se instructed Winckworth solicitors to transfer the land back to the PCC and
Wykeham Centre & Church House respectively, agreeing to share the legal costs with
the PCC and Wykeham trustees equally. In 2024 we finally got moving on this legal
issue and the transfer of title deed was sign8d by the Diocese and submitted to the
Land Registry for registration in the summer of 2024.
Johanna Hardy
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And finally... as your churchwardens we would like to thank everyone for the help and
support given to us throughout the year. SL Edward's is one of the most prominent
churches in the Diocese and especially being in an Interregnum, we are closely
watched. We a￿ a large and su￿essful church and to remaln so, it needs the
commitment and goodwill of many people. We are grateful and appreciate the time,
efforts and talents given by so many of our church farnily to the servic8 of St. Edward's.
Alex & Johanna
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Eco Church report
In February 2020 the General Synod recognised that Ihe global climate emergency
is a crisis for God's creation and a fundamental injustice. and voted for the whole of
the Church of England to achieve net zero carbon by 2030. Individual churches are
belng urged to find ways to reduce their eneryy use and associated carbon emissions
to help attain this target.
In our first year of°Eco Church. at st Edward's we have looked at how we do things
and considered what changes could be made to improve our sustsinability-
> We completed the Diocese, Carbon Footprlnt Tool which showed a reduction in
our overall net C02 emissions compared with the prewous year.
> We also worked on the A Rocha Eco Church Survey. a document which provides
a framewoth to support churches and church leaders to take practical action on
caring for God's earth. Some of the actions Implemented were:
When our gas and electric contracts were due for renewal, we switched to
British Gas Green Energy
Blrd boxes. bug hotels and a butterfly box have been siled in the rK)rkh
Ghurchyard
The toilet at the back of church has been twinned with a latrSne in Nepal
Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own ceramic mug for
refreshments, and this has helped reduce the number of paper cups we send
to landfill.
Infomation and, we hope. useful tips have been included in the weekly ngws
sheet including the opportunity to complete a personal carbon footprint
assessment.
A °reduce, reuse, recycle" project was started which includes collecting used
postage stamps and foreign coins on behalf of the RNIB. We also have a link
into TWAM (Tools wikh a Misslon). This charity collects useable but unwanted
tools, knitting machines and wool and dress materials. Items are refurbished
where required, and then shipped to third world countrles where they are used
to help creats new livelihoods.
As a result of implementing the above. together with other actions, we achieved our
Eco Church Bronze Award at the end of 2024.
Lynne Trew
February 2025
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Music report
After a period of some difficulty, occasioned in part by COVID and the departure of
Jonathan Venner as Director of Music, music at st. Edward's has to a large extent
recovered and reformed.
The new setup is semt•professlonal in the rnodel of large churches and small
cathedrals, comprising a core body of experienced regular singers with occasional
deputies as required. Our Yront rovf of choristers is not as large as in previous
decades. but we do have new recruits and while they primarily sing on Sunday
momings, we have been trying to broaden theirmusical education by giving them morg
opportunity to sing at Evensong.
In addition to a Director of Music, we have Claire Morrisson regularly leading the Voice
for Life programme, Andrew Morrisson and Stephen King as regular organists, two
paid choral scholars, Danny our organ scholar in 2024 and now James who will join
us as organlchoral scholar in 2025. This is slimline compared to past tlmes at St.
Edward's, but it is still impressive for a parish church and means we are able, wlth
some creativity, to be flexible with our resources and effiGient with our budget.
l am very pleasgd with the high stsndard of music we are able to produce regularly,
and those efforts have been increasingly noticed in the Diocese as we have hosted
certain events and sang at Chelmsford Cathedral (and been invited back!).
Overall, this has been something like the start ofa silver age for music at St. Edward's,
and l am optimistic for the palh for¢iards.
Erik Eich8lberger- Director of Music
January 2025
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Deanery Synod
Havering Deanery Synod is a church councll which is Convened jointly by the Area
Dean and the Lay Chair of the Synod. It consists of all clergy licensed to a benefice
within the Deanery plus elected lay members. It acts as an intermediary between the
parochlal church ¢oun¢ils of each parish In its Deanery and the Synod of the Diocese.
Deanery Synod representatives from St Edward's Church are Johanna Hardy, Sue
Arbon and Ann Dalgleish.
Synod rneets 4 times per year, February, May, September and November. Meetings
usually include-
An opening Act of Worship
Vlsiting speakers, sometimes from the Diocese. sometimes from other
organisations
Reports from Dioc4san and General Synods
Sharing of new developrnents and good practice
The Deanery's Action Plan
Financial matters including Parish Share.
The first meeting of the year was held at St Edward's Church Romford on 19th
February 2024. The following toplcs were discussed..
London Borough of Culture Bid: David Shearing. Intsrim chair of the board at
Queens Theatre Homthuroh, was the speaker of the evening.
Revd Canon John Dunnett, General Synod Representative, talked about the
upcoming session of the General Synod in February. On the Agenda for
General Synod were world issues, issues affecting local parish life, a motion for
a Code of Conduct for PCC members and the discussion about Prayers of Love
and Faith.
Mission Opportunity Fund, which is exlra money allocated to Deanerles for the
benefit of the whole Deanery rattier than individual parishes.
Net Zero Action Plan and Carbon emisslons.
Upcoming Elections for Diocesan Synod for Lay and Clergy Representatives.
Parish Share update for 2023.
The second meeting was held at St George's Church, Harold Hill on 17th Juno 2024
and the following topics were discussed:
The Role of Dean of Women's Ministry. The Revd Elise Peterson, team rector
of St. Helen's Rainham and Wennington, advised that the pr8vious Dean had
stepped down and there is consultation within the dlocese about the role and
support forwomen's ministry more widely.
Archdeacon Chris Burke and Dawn Weddell gave an introduction and
explanation of the STRATEGIC MISSION AND MINISTRY INVESTMENT
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BOARD (SMMIB) which replaces The Strateglc Development Fund (SDF). The
Barklng Epi$￿paI Area has secured £2.2million in capacity funding which has
served to putthe Infrastructure in place to enable furtherbids forfundsfor larger
projects which take a whole deanery approach.
The outcx)me will be announced in Febwary 2025. Any monies secured are to
be used over a nine-year period and splTt between the five deaneries of the
Barking Episcopal Area. Funding is cy)ming from NatTronal ChurGh.
Th6 third me6ting was held at St Edward's Primary School onl 6th Septsmber 2024
arKf the following topics V￿re discussed.
General Synod Report presented by Revd Canon John Dunnett
Bishop Gull ha5 reminded parishes that th8 act of intinction at communion Is
not permitted for health reasons based on recent new scientific evidence.
Consequently, all parishes in the Dioces8 have been instructed that 'The
Common Cup, should be shared.
SMMIB update.. in our Episcopal area four areas of work are being looked at.
"Genesis. churches wlll be resourcing Churches. 3 in each deanery. supporting
the following areas: . intentional discipleship; chlldren and young people. social
justice; sustainable sttuctures.
The creation of 2 Archdeaconry social justice hubs. Altemative arrangements
are considered for those churches who look to the Bishops of Ebbsfleet or
Risborough for fheir 8Xtended episcopal ovetsight.
Bishop Lynne and ArchdeaGon Chris are leading on SMMIB and will work
towards a presentation in December, with a decision in February 2025.
Parish Share.. A slide presentation by Michaela Southworth
Diocesan
Secretsry and CEO and our speaker of the evening. It was recognised that the
previous scheme had seemed unfair and lacked transparency. The current
formula isny perfect but is intsnded to promote support between parishes.
The fourth and final meeting of 2024 was held at St Andrevls Church, Homchurch on
11th November 2024.
The Revd Becca RogerB who is chaplain to Gypsy Roma and Traveller communltles
was guest speaker. Travelling communities are often marginalized in our society. and
yet, for many reasons they are often very spiritual people, and tend to be very
W8lcoming lo the church.
Information for onllne training sessions focusing on pastoral care, and rninistry with
Gypsy, Rom8 and travelling communities is available to anyone seeking to serve these
communities more faithfully.
Sue Arbon
Deanery Synod Representstive
January 2025
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Electoral Roll 2024
At the end of 2024, St. Edward's Church Electoral Roll 2024 included a total of 214
names, of which 138 are non-parish and 76 are parish members (64.49Yo135.51 %
split). This compares to a total number of 217 namos reported at last yearfs APCM.
We did not add any new names slnce the APCM of May 2024 and sadly 3 members
of our congregation passed away and their names were removed.
2025 is the year in which the whole of the Electoral Roll will be renewed and made
ready for the period 2025-2031. The renewal will have been completed by the time of
the APCM in 2025 and it will be interesting to see whether the number of names wlll
reduce to under 200 or remain stable.
Johanna Hardy
Electoral Roll Officer
January 2025
Sidespeople Report
Thank you to the small team of Sidespeople for all your support sometimes w5th short
dat8 notice and sometimes at the last minute.
Our Sidespeople stand willlngly at the South Door, sometimes the ojldest spot in the
Church when the congregation forget to shut the swing doors behind them.
They are there half an hour before the Service starts to welcome the congregation and
supply them with all the necessary papers to join in the SeNice. While doing their
duties, during the Service they watch that all is well and nobody needs assistance. At
the end they check for anything left behind and then they can have coffee.
The highlight of the year was the Ordination in September of 5 Deacons belng
ordain8d by the Bishop with 30 Clergy and a full Church of family and friends
supporting the ordinands. It went very well and our Church was pr8k8ed for running a
successful Service.
My thanks to Paul Gambini for his help before the Services on Sunday momings.
David Hawker
Sidespeople Coordinator
February 2025
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Mothers, Union Branch Report
Morning meetings, arranged and led by Mary Leach, were heSd month5y, wlth corporate
mmunlon in Chur¢h folliy*ved by refreshments and fellowship.
We have enjoyed monthly avening m8etings in member8. homès with discussions about 'MU
projects,, quvzzes, and a visit from Rose Gorton vtho provided a really enjoyable 'cocktail
evening, in March. Our branch AGM was held in May 2024 and a summer party was hosted
by Jane Olley in July.
Christmas lunch and an evening meal at local r8Staurants were eryoy8d in December and very
w811-attend8d.
We continue to distribute r8gular newslettws and programme information. Our WhatsApp
group Is our main diannel of communication for k88ping us connected and informed. It is
really effectN8 in allowing us to share information of branch activities, projects in the diocese
and the work of the Mothe￿. Union globally.
W8 were sory to lose one of our longest serving members, Wendy Pldgeon, in the past year.
She was a wonderfully tslent8d embroiderer and a kind and generous person. She is greatly
mlssed by us all.
We had 34 memb8rs durKig 2024.
Jane Olley
February 2025
Flower Arrangers Report
We wish to thank everyone for thelr generous support with dedications and donations
to the flower fund over the last year. It has meant that we have been able provide
fiowers in church on a weekly basis although, as in the previous year. we are ham
to scale down the number of arrangements at some of the main thurch festivals due
to lack of help and the increasing cost of flowers.
We will do our best to fulfil requests for dedications on sp8ctfic dates but it may not
always be possible due to lack of help.
If there Is anyone wtlllng to help to arrange flowers, please contact Rosemary Clayton
or Sylvia Clay. We are happy to give guidance if needed.
Thanks again for your continued support.
Rosemary and Sylvia
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Phoenix Club
The club Is an inclusNe club open to all over 55s. A club where a person on their own
can feel at ease on joining and not feel like an interloper.
We m8et every Thursday at the back of the church from 1-30 to 3-30pm. We enjoy
quizzes, bingo, tea, Coffee, biscuits and cakes and of course chats.
We have special celebrations during the year. This year we had an Easter Buffet with
everyone gifted an Easter Egg, Wimbledon was celebrated
any 8xcuse
with
another Buffet, Harvest with a ploughman's lunch and Christmas wth another huge
Buffet and pass the parcel grfls. Our subs remain at £2-00 a week.
If anyone Is interested in joining us just come along or contact the parish office.
Phyllis Dearsley and Pat Harris - January 2025
Safeguarding Report
he Diocese of Chelmsford is committed, as part of the Christian church living in the
spirit of Ihe Gospel. to prote¢t and care for everyone and we aim to be a beacon in
best practice in safeguarding. Ensuring that its volurrteers. clergy. advisers and lay
peoplg achieve the standards laid down in the Safeguarding Policies of the Church of
England.
This is the opening paragraph on the Diocese of Chelmsford Safeguarding website.
These alms to protect and care for everyone by followlng best practice and standards
laid down In the safeguarding policies are our guidelines here at St Edward's Church
and all other churches in the Church of England.
As a Safeguardlng team here we have strict guidglines, procedures and policies that
we have to follow and adhere to.
It is essential that we protect and safeguard our children and young people,
likewise we also nead to protect and safeguard everyone who works with them,
whether paid or a volunteer.
Everybody working with our children and young people must hold an Enhanced DBS
Cerljficate (police check).
Everybody also has to complete tsvo online safeguarding training courses, Basic and
Foundation.
DBS Certificates and safeguarding training courses must be renewed every threa
years.
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Safeguarding is pararnount and must always be at the forefront at st Edward's, for the
protection of our children, young people, vulnerable adults and the people who help
and assist with our children's work.
Jenny Card
Parish Safeguarding Officer
January 2025
Junior Church Report
Junior Church meets every Sunday during the 10.00 servlce In tenn time. Children
attending are aged from 5 to 11 years and most sessions welcome approximately 10
children, mainly under 7 years of age. In 2024 y￿ ha¢J to move Junior Church sesslons
from Church House to an area at the back of church for various reasons. This has
meant thatthe Junior Church children and their parents have become more part of the
congregation and the 10am service. Opportunities have arisen for the children to
engage wtth our services. i.e. they help wlth th8 coll6ction and brlnging up the offering.
Towards the end of the seNice the children are asked to tell us about the activity they
have engaged in with some being more confident than others to speak in front of the
ngregation.
Diddy Disciples Report
Diddy Disclples is a new branch of our children's ministry designed for pre-school
children <0￿ years). This is not a crèche, but a real opportunity to engage with our
faith in ways that are meaningful for young children. This means there are lots of
simple songs and actions., lots of moving and doing and not too much listening.
It happens on the first and last Sunday of each month outside of school holidays and
major feasts where opportunities for ministry for children are already availablg.
There are between four and eight families each week and children are accompanied
by an adult Parents and their children meet in tho family area by the St. Edward's
window and, after being blessed at the start of the seNice, move to the Choir Vestry
for about 35 minutes and then retuming in order to tske part in the Eucharist. We are
very grateful to Steph Perry for leading these sessions.
Fr David Pery
January 2025
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Playgroup Report
During 2024 St Edward's Playgroup has Gontinued to grow in membefship, welcoming
new rnernbers most weeks.
Playgroup offers a very important outreach into the communlty offering a regular
meeting place and care and supportfor our members, there is a great need for groups
like Playgroup.
For the first time last year we took part in Worfd Book Day, we created a book comer
in the hall, decorated the walls with book characterys and displayed many books.
Most of the children and some of the helpers dressed up in book characters. We also
had a table of Crafts for the children to do, themed to books and storlos.
We also had a few Story Times during the morning.
Each Child received a chlldren book as a gift.
It was a great morning and we are planning to do the same next year.
At the end ofthe SummerTerm afterthe last Playgroup we held a Helpers lunch, these
are an important part of Playgroup as it is good to have a recap of what we have done
over the term and plan for the following temi.
We welcomed Gaynor Griffin who had Just retired as a new helper. she Is a great asset
to our team and we are very grateful to her for her help.
I would like to thank Fr David Perry for his continued support to Playgroup and hSs
visits every week. the children love him.
My thanks to all the Playgroup helpers.
Jenny Card
February 2025
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Caterpillars
Caterpillars meet In church weekly on a Tuesday (term time) with lots of fun being had
as we come together to encourage pr&school children and their parentslcarers to
participate and learn about God in a very relaxed and informal atrnosphere.
Our weekly sessions last an hour and are packed with songs, blbl6 storieslthernes,
crafts, sensory actNities and prayers as well as time for refreshments, a chat and
playtlmo.
We are a small team who are always on the lookoL5I for willing volunteers to join us as
we plan, prepare and enjoy delivering topics and themes for preschoolers. Last year
we enjoyed leaming about Jesus. friend of sinners in the story of Zacchaeus, p8ople
who help us and the Good Samaritan in addition to the events of the Church year with
Shrove Tuesday, Eastsr, Pentecost, the Ascension and Christmas. of course. We
enjoyed learning about dlfferent ways to pray; some through song with our Two Little
Eyes prayer whlch we sing each week.
Our children choose the songs we sing and we have especially enjoyed 'Sleeping
Bunnies 'and of ￿Urse Xhe Wiggle Song., where we slng that wlggling for Jesus is
for everyone!
The 'What's in the Box. element continues to stimulate interest and is linked to our
thoma or story and this year has includ6d an umbrella, leaspoons and mirrors.
A big thank you to all the team (comprising Jenny, Jane, Loma. Ther88a, Helen. Kerry
and myself) especially for the compassion and friendship shared in times of 511 heafth
and bereavemer
Our average attendance is amund 8-10 children each week and is a mlx of regulars
and ad hoc visitors. We are grateful that our children are accornpanied by a worKlerful
group of parents, grandparents and carers who readily join in each week.
Please do come along and join us if you are freo.
Sarah Cansell
February 2025
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Social Media I Communications Report
Background:
Our Social Media Team was established in September 2023- therefore we
have been running for a period of just over a year.
We regularly post on a number of media sites, including Facebook, You Tube,
and A Church Near You.
S88ing some great successes we have broadened our strategic aims thls
year to include wd6r communications. Our aims have been threefold.
encourage more people to think of St Edward's as their church of choice,
reach the ca)mmunity to regularfy spread the word of bible and continue to be
the most welcoming church in Romford - using our strapline of a °warm
welcome awalts"
Outlined below are our key success areas as well as the analytics in comparison to
this time last year to demnstrate progress:
Key Aroas of Success:
The reach of our social media sltes has been overwhelming. At the same point
this tirn8 last year, we had 137 followers. This has now increased to a massive
376 followers (Jan 2025).
As a team we have made Communications posts throughout the year on a daily
basis and as a result we are seeing a steady increase in followers week on
week. Over the last 28 days we have had over 39.8K views as opposed to 8.9K
at the sarne tirne last year. Again, a massive increase.
2.1 K people engaged with our posts in the last 28 days, again an Increase from
1.2K at thls point last year. Our New Year post en￿ragIng the (xjmmunity to
take timo out and visit the church in the New Year had 690 views across
Faceb(x)k.
We now have followers in the UK, United States, Australia, B81glum, Benin.
Czech Republic, Greece, India, Jamaica and Naw Zealand. Thi5 demonstrates
our global reach.
We have shifted our age demographic since this time last year to the 35-54 age
group- which was one of the key things we wanted to do due to the changlng
demographic in our area.
Our Parish Admlnlstrator and our Treasurer have redesigned our website to
make this more professional, reaching out to the Diocese Communications
Team and taking advice on board. As a result, we regularly have in excess of
790 people accessing the website on a monthly basis.
We have invested in our Live Streaming - frequently live streaming our
services to ensure that we reach those who are perhaps not able to join us In
person- being a key link to the church whilst being at home, we regularfy
receive feedback on how cruaal this $6pAce is. A committed team is now in
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place to support this, constsntly making improvernents to the experience for the
viewer, sharing news and key communications before the service. Last week
for example, we had over 160 people view our service onllne.
A Church Near You has also been a key success for St Edward's thls year. By
ensuring that news sheets, service updates, and articles are shared on a
regular basis and replicated on the website we hav8 seen 18,715 views on our
Church page in the last year as opposed to just over 8,000 at the same point in
2024.
This year we have been extremely proactive with our comrnunications to
ensure that St Edwards Church is well known in the community. The success of
our Poppy Displays, saw a front-page arkncle in both the Romford Recorder
(with an official photographer) and the Brentwood R6¢order. There were also
o articles written on the Diocese website. We were also again rec8ntJy
featured after the Recorder saw some of our Facebook posts and we we
asked for a quote In relation to some filming at the church- excellent publicity
for both Romford, the Community and St Edward's.
st Edward's has proactively built a good community network, worklng With the
Local Library, Romford Business Improvement Distrfot, the local Museum and
Havering Council this year- really putting us on the map.
We look forward to the 175th Celebrations for the Church In 2025, with a
meeting planned with the Events Team at Havering Councll, as well as the
support of our Local MP already secured, and work undorway with Hav8rfng
Libraries for a display on the history of the Church.
Jo Sheppard
February 2025
StewardshiplRegular Giving
Thank you to everyone who donates to the Church at any tlme or of any sum. it is all
appreciated and put to good us8.
Over 900k of donations are eSigible for a Gift Aid clalm and In this past year we have
recovered over £13,000
Income has reduced this year as long-standing members pass on and we hope new
members will feel able to regularly support the Church by signing up for the Parish
Giving Scheme. Brochures about the Parish Giving Scheme can be found at the
back of church.
Please give what you can that will not affect necessaries and speak to me about the
papepNork.
David Hawker
stewardship Administrator
February 2025
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Financial review
Treasur•Vs Report on Accounts for yoar l January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Introducfjon
Dear Members and Friends of St Edward the Confessor (Romford). It Is my priwlege
to present my first Treasurerfs Annual Report for the financial year ending 2024. This
report outlines the financlal activities of our church ov6r the past year, demonstrating
our stewardshlp of the resources entrusted to us by God and by you, our congregation.
Flnancial Actlvitlos
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial position of the church, ensuring they comply with
the Charities Act 1993 and related regulations. and safeguarding church assets. This
includes taking steps to prevent and detect fraud. The PCC'S financial statements are
also prepared according to guidance from the Archbishop's Council.
During the year, we were blessed with gen6rous giving and supportfrom our rnembers
and supporters. Total income for 2024 was £202,817, (£212,293 2023)-
Total expenditure was £244,980, (£203,086 2023) glving a deficit of £42,163. This
compares to a surplus of £9,207 in 2023.
There has been an increase in parish share to the Dlocese of Chelmsford from
£86,035 to £94.050. This was due to a new method of calculating parish share from
parishes in 2023.
Taxatlon Status
The PCC is an exempt ¢harity for t&xation purposes as a church defined as a place
of v￿rshIP und8r the Places of Worship Act 1855.
R•sorv
The PCC policy is to try to retsin reserves of a surn equivalent to three months,
unrestricted payrnents (about £55,000). The closing balance in the General fund was
£104,292. (£123.430 for 2023), and designated funds £177,199 (£179,950 for 2023)
due to the PCC designating £100,000 in relation to the Fabric of the church and
£75,000 for Music and Youth Outreach.
The financial actmties of the PCC are set out In the attached financial statements.
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Notabl• Flnanclal Evonts and Actlvltles
We received a generous one-time donatlon of £1,000, whlch was allocated
towards new head set microphone and repair of existing microphones.
An unrestricted legacy of £5,000 was gratefully received from Wendy Eavis
long-standing member of our church who died in 2023.
We benefitted from a productTon company requesting to film our church spire
that led to a further £1,000 donation.
The money raised from the 'Poppy Display, vrfas a great community effort whlch
was more valuable than any cash raised.
Major repalr l upgrade was completed on Fire alann system,
Fundralsing for roof repair has started and we should see the benefits in
2025.
We have updated and streamlined our office management practice as well as
removing redundant phone lines and improving reporting and transparency.
This will continue Into 2025.
Looklng Ahaad
In the coming year, we anticipate Ihe repalrs to the roof to start. We also have the
1751h Anniversaryto look forward to. Of course, we hope that ourvacancy will be filled,
and we will continue to exercise wise and faithful stewardship over all resources. A
budget has been prepared in consultation with the Parochial Church Council and
r8fiects our vision and ministry priorities.
Acknowl•dgoments
My sincere thanks to everyone vtho has contributed financially, practically, and
prayerfully to the church this year. Special thanks to the Church Wardens. Parish
Administrator, Anne Taylor (Diocese bookkeeper), counting tsams, and our
Independent examiner. for their support and dillgence.
Mr. Peter Quinn
Hon. Treasurer
May 2025
. 2025 and slgnad on thair bohalf by
Revd David Perry
Associate Prigst & PCC Chair
Johanna Hardy-van den Beld
Churchwarden & PCC Secretary
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Charity No.. 1128998
ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report to the trustees of the PCC on my gxaminatbon of the accounts for the year ended 31
December 2024, which are set out on pages 29 to 38.
Res
ctiva res
onsibilitles of the PCC and tha Examlnor
The charty's trustees ar8 responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The chariws trust8es consider that an audit is not required for this year und8r section 144{2) of th8
Charities Act 2011 (th8 2011 AGt) and that an Independent Examination is needed. l am qualEfied to
undertake the examination by being a member of The Chartered Institut8 of Managgm8nt
Accountants.
It 1$ my responsibilty to:
Examin8 the Accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Art
Follow procedures laid down in th8 g8n8ral directions given by thè Charty Commlssioners
undar s8Ction 145(5)(b) ofthe 2011 Act-, and
State whether particular matters have ¢om8 to my attention.
Basis of this Re
ort
My examination was carried out in a¢¢ordance wrf(h the Gen8ral Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a
comparison of the accounts pr8s6nted with thos8 r8cords. It also indudes consideratlon of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures und8rtaken do not provide all the evidenc8 that would
bè required in an audit, and cons8quently no opinion is giv8n as to whether th8 accounts prasent a
'trué and fair, view and the report is limited to thosa matt6rs set out in the stat8m8nt below.
Inde
endent Exarninbes Statemont
In ¢onn8Gtion with my examination, no material matters hav8 come to my attention in connection with
axamination
1. giving m8 r8asonable cause to believe that in any material respéct th8 requirements:
to keep accounting records in a¢¢ordanc8 With Section 130 of the 2011 Ac( and
to pr8par6 accounts which accord with the a¢wunting records and comply with
accounting requirem8nts of the 2011 Act have not been met,. or
2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to 8nable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Ms KT Lee, FCMA
M8wn8y Accountancy
1 B8e¢h Street
Romford
Essex
RM7 7LA
Signed:
Date:
114-12c)2S
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THE PAR￿￿ CHURCH OF ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSOI MAR￿ Pul￿, ROMFORD
ICharltyReKtstrathn No: 11289981
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the Year ended 31 December 2024
GeDEral
Duignatèd
Funds
Rutricted
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Funds
Fynds
N•l•s
INCOME
Vc4untary inc(xng
Activthos for generating fijnds
Incomo from invgslments
Chur¢h a¢tlvldos
Other IncomlrYJ resources
24
2b
2¢
2d
2•
158,702
6,445
30,075
5,275
1.317
158,882
8,843
30.075
5.700
1,317
174.802
9,741
25.976
1,774
398
425
TOTAL INCOME
201,814
202 817
212293
EXPENDrruRE
Church act￿￿5
Co$ts of raislng funds
Other Expendi￿re
212,525
4.898
2,119
24,637
801
237.963
4,898
2,119
196,920
6,186
3b
3b
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
801
244 980
203 086
NET INCOMFIEXPENDrruRE
17,728
24,637
202
42,163
9.207
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
1,410
1,410
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
19,13B
23.227
202
42,163
9207
Totsl bjnds kK)ught foThvard$
123,430
517,602
8.965
709.997
Totsl funds carried forward
104,292
554,375
9,167
667,834
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARDTHE CONFESY)R, MARKET PLACE, ROMFORD
IChaTItyReglstration No: 11289981
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 December 2024
21)24
2023
FIXED ASSErs
Tanglblg fLxed assets
403,148
42S,394
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and PrepayTh9nts
Short torm depo¥lts
Cash at bank in hand
3,697
149,240
117,948
270.883
12,231
226,466
56,040
294,737
LIABILTIES
Cr￿ltors. amounts falling due V•ithin one year
,197
10,134
NEf CURRENT Ass￿81{uAB1uTlES)
264,686
284,603
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIL￿Es
667,834
709.997
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestrfcted Funds
Deslgnated Funds
Deslgnated Flxed Asset Funds
Restrlctad Funds
104,292
177,199
377.176
9.167
123,430
179,590
398,012
8,965
667,834
709,997
Approvgd by the PCC on .
2025 and sign•J on theEr bghalf by
The Rev8r8nd David
Asswat9 Priest & PCC Chair
Johanna HÈrdy-van den Beld
Churchwarden & PCC Secretsry
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ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
Ctharfty N¢y. 1128998
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The PCC is a public entity wlthin the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared
under the Charities Act2011 and in accordance with th8 Churoh Accounting Regulations 2006
governing th8 indiwdual accounts of PCCS arKI w5th the Regulations true and fair Mew" provisions.
They hav8 been prepared under FRS102 (2016) as the applicable aG¢ounting stsndards and the 2016
version of the Stst8ment of the Statement of Recommended Practice, A¢xounting and Reporting by
Charities (SORP(FRS102)).
The financial statem8nts have been prepare(J under the historical Cost convention except for investment
assets which are shown at mark8t value. Th8 financial ststem8nts include all transactions, assets and
liabilities for which the PCC is re8ponsible by law. They do not include th8 accounts of church groups
that owe their affiliation to anoth8r body, nor those that are informal gatherlngs of church m8mbors.
b. Fund accounting
Funds held by the PCC ar8:
Unrostrictedfunds are in¢om8 funds which are to be spent on th8 PCC'S gen8ral purpos88.
Designated fvnds ar8 general funds set asid8 by th8 PCC for use In the future. Projed funds ar8
designated for particular projects for ajministration purposes on￿. Funds designatsd as inv8St8d in
r￿ed as$8ts for the PCC'S own use ar8 abated in line with those assets. annual depreciation charges in
the SOFA Designated funds r8main unrestricted and the PCC will move any surplus to other g8n8ral
funds.
RestriGtèd funds comprisa (a) income from trusts or endowments which is to be 8xpended only on
the rèstrictsd purposes intend8d by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC
adlvty intend8d by the donor. Any balance remaining unspent at the end ofth8 year is carried forward
as a balance on that fvnd.
Incoming Resourcas
Voluntsry Incom8
Collections are r8cognised when r8C8ived.
Plannèd giving rec8iving is reco3nis8d only when receivèd.
Income tax r8coverable on Gift Ald donations is r8cognised when th8 income Is recognlsed.
Grants and legaues are recognised when the PCC Is18gally entitlod to the amount due.
Incomo from Investmonts
Dividends ar8 accounted for when due ar￿ payabl@. Intewt entitlements ar8 account8d for as they
a¢¢ru8.
All Other Incomo
All other incom8 is recognised when it is rec8ivabl8.
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ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
Charity Nts: 1128998
d. Resources Used
Resourc8s expended are a¢¢ount8d for on an accruals basis and are a¢￿Unted for gross, apart from
independ8nt r8viaweVs ramunaration and accountsncy and grants and donations which are a¢¢ounted
for when paid over, or when rewarded where the award creat8s a binding obligatad on the PCC.
Support costs are apportioned to activities in proportion to the estimated proportion of time spent on
those activiti8s by the Parish Administration.
Church Activitie5
Th8 diocesan parish Contributlon Is accounted for when paid. Any parish Contribution unpald at 31
Decgmb8r Is provided for in th8S8 accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown
as a creditor in the balanc8 sheet.
Flxad Assets
Consecratedand benofi¢a property
In so far as consecrated and b8n8fice propety of any kind is 8xcluded from the statutory definition of
'charity' by Section 10{2)(a) and (¢) of the Chariti8s Act 2011 such assets arg not capitalised in th8
financial statements.
Moveablo church furnlshlng
Moveable church fumishings ar8 not included in the accounts un18ss Suff￿18nt cost information is
available, but 811 items are included in the Church's Inventory.
Tangible F￿edA8s8ts usadby Charity,
All exp8nditur8 on consecrated or b8nefi¢e buildings and other fixed ass8ts costlng under £1,000 aro
written off in the year they are incurred.
The f￿ehOld land and buildings held during th8 year ¢on$ists of the Curatage at Parkside Avenue and
fixtures and ftttings used in the church.
D8pr•clatlon
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties,
OV8r their 8xp8ct8d useful Irvos. The rates generally applicab18 are:
Fixiur8s and ffttings
20% straight lin8, 5 y8ars
Comput8r 8quipm8nt 33% straight line, 3 yèars
Followlng a r8view of th8 depreciation rates in 2022, the trust68s decided to ¢h8ng8 the depreclation
policy for fixturès and fitiings from I￿enty years to fw8 y8ars.
No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently 8Stimated residual value of the properties is
not lass than th8ir carying value and the remaining useful like of these assets ourrantly exceeds 50
years, so that any depreciation charge8 would be immatsrial. An impairment review is carri6d out at
8ach y8ar4nd and any r8sultant loss Id8ntiried Included in exp8nditur8 for the year.
f. Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 De¢ember in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as
debtor61ess provision for amounts that may prov8 uncollectible.
Short Tarni Daposits
These ar8 th8 cash held on deposit either with the CCLA or at the bank.
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THE PARLSHCHURCH OF ST EDWARDTHECONFE550R, MARKET PLACE, ROMFORD
(Charlty ReBtstraUon No-. 11189981
2. INCOME
G•n•rnl
O•dgn•t•d Ro*rlthd
Fur
Funds
T*)tal
2024
T•t•l
2023
a. Volyrt4rylncom•
Regular giwng - Bank
Rggular gi￿ng - Envglopes
Other glvlng- Sum Up
Loose plats collections
Sum up & Good Box
Good box eolleclons
Giving through churth box95
One off gift ald gtrts
ham Twsl contrtbU￿0n to expense
Spgraal colledon$
Tax iecoverablo on Gfft Aid
Legades
Non recurfng grants
44,545
9,234
1,374
13.381
373
2,880
4,878
5,500
51,000
3,139
16,418
6.000
44,725
9.234
1.374
13,361
373
2.880
4,878
5,500
51,000
3,139
16,418
6,000
46,822
9,888
1.420
16,180
340
2.985
5,364
2,010
47,800
5,541
17,274
5,000
158.702
180
158,882
b. A¢dvhl•$ forgen•raling funds
Book shop Ineoms
General ￿r￿raIsIThg
174,802
1.079
5,386
6,445
1.079
5.764
6,843
166
9.575
9,741
398
398
e. lJKom• fivm Invoskn•nts
Bank and bulldlng so¢lety interest
Rentfrom Curatag8
9,375
20,700
30,075
9,375
20.700
30.075
6.925
d. Incom8 Irom ¢h•fftt•ble•cll￿II
PCC Fees for wgddings. fvnerals
Phoonix C￿b
Youlh Cholr
Chur¢h Hirg
Cholr
25,976
2,145
220
2,145
220
425
2.910
1,014
425
2.910
5.275
425
5,700
1,774
•. Oth•rlntomiftg rn¥our¢•s
Insurance dalms
1,317
1,317
1,317
201,814
202.817
212,293
Planned givlng, coll8Ctlons and similar donations are recognised vthen r8celvod. T8x refunds are reco3nlsod when
the incoming resource lo vthich they relate is recelved. Grants and legacles are 8ccounted for vthen the PCC IS
entiued to use of thè re8c￿TCas. their ultlmate receipts is considered reasonably certaln and the amounts dvg arg
reliably quanttfiable. All Incoming rosources are accountod for gro88.
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THE PARtSH CHURCH OF sr EDWARD THE CONFESSO￿ MARKET PLACI ROMFORD
ICharttyRe81stratlon No: 11289981
3. EXPENDITURE
G•Thèral
Funds
DesiyD•ted
Funds
R¢strlct•d
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
. C1W￿ •ctlvftl•s
Mission and Outreach
Ministy costs.. Dlocesan Pthsh Share
Other ministry Costs
Salarfos and pension costs
Youth work 8xpenses
Parish tralning and mlssion
Church upkegp of swviees
Organ, cholr ind nyjslc
AdMlnlslrn￿0n
Printing and phot¢)C0p￿ng
Bank ¢hargè$
Card fa8s
Parish office tslfphone and broadband
Webslte
Depreclallon
Equlpment expensed
Church maintenance
Church Insurance
Church utilthe5
Accountsn
Indopondant examlners rfjmun8ration
215
86,035
2,116
29,020
1.067
94,050
8,071
38.780
94,050
8,071
38.760
252
4,537
13,274
6,729
2,701
195
205
2,839
790
252
4,537
14,075
6,729
2,701
195
205
2,839
790
22,246
2,183
18,585
7,941
10,430
1,524
4.122
12.363
6,991
2.971
52
142
3,019
801
22,246
22,245
50
4.826
7,787
11,567
1.197
2,183
16,194
7.941
10,430
1￿24
1,850
212,525
2,391
24,637
801
237,963
196,920
b. Costs olmlslng luhds
Costs of slowardshlp campaign
Costs of fetes & othgr events
Parksld8 R8ntsl Managèmant Costs
1,747
3.151
4,898
1,747
3,151
4.898
2,178
6,166
. OthtrrEwndRvrn
s￿￿￿0￿s Fees
2,119
2,119
2,119
219,542
801
244,980
203,086
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THE PAR15H CHURCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFE550K MARKEf PLA￿, ROMFORD
Icharty ￿e￿￿Ta￿On No.. 11289981
4. STAFF COSTS AND RELATED PARTIES
a. Staff Costs and nurnbors
2024
38.159
2023
28,566
454
29,020
Wages and salari88
sgGurity and Pgn*on costs
Average nun*er of employees
Durning the year the PCC employed a parish adminstrator. 8 ￿retaker and a music director.
Somo employees provide services for both the Church and thg Wykeharn Cgntre Ond Churth Houso, a
nnected tharlty. During the yearthe Wykeham Centre made contrlbutlons towards these cost& The
wages. salaries, social $9curity and p9nsions represent the total 8mount paid and are not shown net of
Contrfbuttons.
There were no employee bengfits paid to personnel In the prevlous or ¢urrent year$.
No employe¢ wa$ pald more than £60,000
b. R•lat•d parll•$' tranuctlons.
Thgrg wgre no rgaltgd paty tran$aGtion$ during the year.
The stipendiary Clergy were reimbursed for expense$, It b ¢￿s￿l0r9d that no materi81 part of
thls relates to thalr dutles as trusts88.
unCond￿0n81 dOna￿On$ from those Identified as rglatgd parbos amountod to £10,468 durfng the y&ar
made up of regular glvlng.
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THE PARISH CHURCH OFsf EDWARD THE CONFESSOI MARKET PU4CE, ROMFORD
Icharlty Re8lstration No.. 11289981
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Curat
Hou
Church
P&M
chureh
FF&E
Totsl
Actualld••mod EP¥t
At q January 2024
Disposals
Addltions
Al 310ecember 2024
350,(KJO
43286
80.478
473,764
350,000
43,286
8OA78
D•pro¢iation
At 1 January 2024
Dlsposals
Charge for th8 ygar
At 31 Deombor 2024
8,657
39,713
48.370
13,589
53,302
22,246
70,616
17,314
N•t book amounts
At 31 December 2024
350,1)00
25,972
27,176
403,148
At 31 tk¢embor 2023
350,000
34,629
40.765
425.394
6. CURRENT ASSETS
2024
2023
Incom8 tsx recoverabtè
Prèpayments & acuued inu)mg
2,997
700
3.697
2,997
12,231
7.CURRENT LIABILITES
2024
2023
Accnjals & daferred Incomg
Independent Examination
Agency
4.119
1.400
678
7,955
1,400
779
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THE PAR15H CHLIRCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSO￿ MARKEf PU4CE, ROMFORD
(Charity Re81stra￿oTr No.. 11289981
8. STATEMENTOF FUNDS
Bal fffwd.
0110112024
lTh¢omo
ExponORur•
l ¢nwd.
3111212024
Oth•r
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
PCC General fvnd
201814
201.814
219.542
123,430
104 292
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Fabric
Legaci8s Held
YoulhlMusl¢al Outr¢a¢h
99,5
5,000
2,391
97,199
5,000
179,590
2,391
177,159
DESIGNATED FIXED AssEf FUNDS
Curatsg8
Churth FF&E
Churth P&M (Boi18r}
350.0
40,765
7,248
398,012
350,000
27,177
13,588
22,246
1,410
377,178
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Oryan
Choir
Youth Wark Fund
UkThne Choir.
1,759
5,247
159
1,800
8,965
1,759
5,247
1,162
999
9,167
1,O)3
801
801
1,003
709,997
202,817
667,834
9. SUBSIDIARY FUNDS
A number of members of the congregatlon gtve freety and generous￿ of thdr time in promotlng a¢tivltie¥ to raise
fundg for the church; cradlt Is tsk¢n In these financial statements as 8nd when donatyons are rec8Ned from
promotors of those act1￿119$.
There are 8180 8 number of org8nlsatlon assodated vAth the church wh08e accounts are quite separats form th950
n8ncial ststement
10. DIOCESAN QUOTA
Payment of£94.050 was achieved in 2024. (2023 - £86.035).
11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INTANGIBLE INCOME
The Parochial Church Council is parkncularty grateful to the Trustges of Th& Wykeham Centre and Church House for
thelr walver of tharges In respect of the Centre and Off￿￿. Furth8rthanks are due to many members ofthe Church
famlty fora v8rl6ty of serwc9s provided.
12. CONNECTED CHARITIES
The Weham Centre and Church House is a ¢onn9CtwJ charity. reglstered number 291485. ownlng and
adminlstered from, propgty adjacent to the Church for the purposes of fijrtharlng tha rellgious and othgr charitable
work ofthe Church of England In the ecdeslastlc81 of Romford.
Thls charity produce81ts ¢)vm annual A¢¢ounts whlch ar9 indgpendently ex8mlned.
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THE PAPISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSO51 MARK￿ PLACE, ROMFORD
Icharlty Reglstratlon No-. 11289981
13. INSURANCE VALUATION OF THE BUILDINGS
Th¢ properties owned and managed by the PCC are wrrenty valued for insurance purpos•s as
Buildlng
Dgscrlptlon
Insurance Valuatlon
St Edward5 the Confessor
54 Parkslde Avenue
Churth
Curates House
19,280,ocxI
425,251
The pollcy Includès t￿￿e8S indemnty insurance for the sum of£250.000
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